Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Left Bank courtyard keep
Tucked behind a private carriage entryway and cobblestone courtyard, fireside lounges with velvet seating offer an intimate Left Bank retreat.
“the hotel marries classic French design with contemporary materials and a dramatic look dreamed up by designer Laura Gonzalez.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Seventeenth-century townhouse preserving thirteenth-century Gothic abbey vaults, ancient stone crypts, and a private cobblestone courtyard.
Notable
Laura Gonzalez interiors combining Pierre Frey fabrics, flea-market antiques, exposed timber beams, and Italian marble.
Notable
Attentive concierge service, evening turndown, plush robes, and garden suites opening directly onto private terraces.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
A 13th-century abbey converted into a small and charmingly traditional boutique hotel would be special enough...it’s truly extraordinary.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On quiet Rue Christine, the front gates sit moments from the Seine, Pont Neuf, and the art galleries of Saint-Germain.
The rooms
Exposed ceiling beams and marble baths frame leafy courtyard views, while four ground-floor suites open directly onto private garden terraces.
The spa
The subterranean Guerlain spa sits under thirteenth-century stone vaults, with custom treatment rooms and a mosaic whirlpool.
The gym
Cardio equipment and free weights sit beneath the cellar's historic stone vaults for quiet workouts.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the wood-paneled salons, and an all-hours honesty bar stays stocked with Champagne.
The setting is hard to top: a 17th-century mansion on a quiet street in a neighborhood once frequented by artists and literary greats.
How it began
Built in 1607 as the royal physician's residence, the mansion stands over the vaulted crypts of a 1231 abbey.
Good to know
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.